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43 results for Administrative Assistant in Carlsbad, CA

Executive Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>At Robert Half, we connect outstanding professionals with leading organizations to support business growth and excellence. Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership and help drive overall operational success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex calendars, arrange meetings, and coordinate executive travel</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documentation</li><li>Screen calls, greet visitors, and handle communications on behalf of executives</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all interactions</li><li>Support workflow automation initiatives and contribute to process improvements</li><li>Organize and prioritize incoming requests and tasks for leadership</li><li>Assist with special projects, event planning, and cross-functional collaborations</li><li>Liaise between executives and internal/external stakeholders</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-02T18:29:00Z
Executive Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 37.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to community impact and meaningful change, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to a vital mission and collaborate in an environment driven by purpose.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to the executive team, ensuring efficiency in daily operations.</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements with attention to detail.</li><li>Prepare correspondence, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Organize and support board meetings, including agenda creation, minute-taking, and follow-ups.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between executives, staff, donors, and community partners—maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.</li><li>Support fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and event planning.</li><li>Maintain and organize sensitive documents, files, and records.</li><li>Assist with special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-02T18:33:40Z
HR Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>At Robert Half, we connect outstanding professionals with organizations that value growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are looking for an HR Assistant to support daily operations and ensure the seamless execution of our client’s human resources functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation</li><li>Manage employee records and maintain HR databases</li><li>Provide administrative support for payroll and benefits processes</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions</li><li>Help with compliance documentation and reporting</li><li>Support HR projects and contribute to a positive workplace culture</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-02T18:43:56Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Accounting Assistant supports by performing a range of financial and administrative duties for assigned property portfolios. This role works closely with property managers, assistants, and team members across multiple departments to ensure timely, accurate completion of tasks.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Compile financial packages and special reports</li><li>Bill tenants and adjust tenant accounts as needed</li><li>Deposit and post cash receipts to tenant accounts</li><li>Record manual deposits and checks in Excel spreadsheets</li><li>Set up property and tenant accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, post interest, and scan documents to Laserfiche</li><li>Prepare, copy, and distribute special financial reports</li><li>Enter property payroll checks into accounts payable and process payments</li><li>Manage stop payment/void checks and approve AP invoices when necessary</li><li>Track owner-signed checks and handle mailing</li><li>Create and maintain folders for mortgages, financials, and notes</li><li>Run reports and organize folders for CAM reconciliations; input CAM data into the system</li><li>Support miscellaneous accounting duties and assist with ad-hoc projects</li><li>Provide answers to manager and assistant inquiries</li><li>Meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-28T23:43:39Z
Litigation Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts.</p><p><br></p><p>Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>·      Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. </p><ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul><p>·      Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill <strong>800 hours a year</strong>. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required</p><p>·      Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>·      Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”</p><p>·      The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! </p><p>·      This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.</p><p>·      Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite. </p>
  • 2026-01-26T18:03:56Z
HR Assistant
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing healthcare organization in Vista is seeking a detail-driven <strong>Human Resources Assistant</strong> to support the daily administrative and operational functions of the HR department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep people operations organized, compliant, and efficient. You will work closely with HR leadership and serve as a key resource for employees throughout the employee lifecycle. This position offers hands-on exposure to HR processes in a regulated environment and is well-suited for a candidate looking to grow into an HR Generalist role over time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and system entry</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files</li><li>Assist with recruitment coordination such as interview scheduling and candidate communication</li><li>Track employee certifications, licenses, and compliance documentation</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment support</li><li>Support payroll coordination and timekeeping audits</li><li>Prepare HR reports and assist with audits and internal reviews</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-02T18:04:40Z
Litigation Legal Assistant
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 38.25 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Newport Beach, California. This is a Contract to permanent position where you will play a vital role in supporting legal operations and ensuring efficient case management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in civil litigation processes and be highly skilled in handling court filings and calendaring tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage case files and ensure documents are organized, updated, and easily accessible.</p><p>• Perform e-filing in district, state, and federal courts with precision and adherence to deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.</p><p>• Handle calendar management by scheduling court dates, deadlines, and appointments.</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys and clients to ensure all case-related needs are met efficiently.</p><p>• File legal documents with courts and maintain compliance with filing requirements.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including correspondence and document preparation.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information to support litigation cases.</p>
  • 2026-01-22T16:53:46Z
Legal Assistant
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic legal assistant to join our team in Santa Ana, California. This position offers the opportunity to support attorneys in a dynamic and nationally recognized defense firm, specializing in general liability, premises, and product liability cases. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, managing a 3:1 or occasionally 4:1 desk setup.</p><p>• Handle extensive state and federal e-filing processes to ensure timely submission of legal documents.</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents, including Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs), along with client correspondence.</p><p>• Process attorney expenses using platforms such as ProRiver, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are tracked effectively.</p><p>• Maintain proficiency with document management systems, such as iManage, to organize and retrieve case files.</p><p>• Support office operations by contributing to general administrative tasks and fostering team collaboration.</p><p>• Work a flexible 37.5-hour work week, with options for hybrid scheduling (3 days in office, 2 remote).</p>
  • 2026-02-06T18:13:40Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A national law firm with 30 offices nationwide and over 700 attorneys, is seeking a Litigation Assistant for their Commercial Litigation Group. This role will be supporting two partners and two associates. This is a congenial office that gets together and collaborates!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Duties:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Electronically filing pleadings with state and federal courts</li><li>Calendaring litigation deadlines and scheduling depositions</li><li>Formatting briefs, motions, discovery shells, etc. per CA civil codes + procedures</li><li>Handling attorney expense reports and time entry</li></ul><p>*** Experience with iManage, FileSite and Anaqua are a plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Keys/Must haves</u></strong>: </p><p>·      The more years of litigation experience, the better. The commercial litigation group is extremely busy.</p><p>·      Knowledge of eFiling in state (and ideally federal) courts.</p><p>·      Ability to commute to downtown San Diego daily.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>·      Robert Half has placed two other litigation assistants in this office!</p><p>·      I cannot say enough about the office managing partner and his team. They are casual, approachable, and easy to work with. The partners feel that the most junior person is equally important as the most senior level person. Everyone is an important to the puzzle. They place so much value on everyone. They care about their peoples’ lives: “let’s do whatever we can to support this person.” – ex-firm administrator</p><p>·      Once a month, they take the team out to lunch or dinner. They are big on team building activities!</p><p>·      Monthly wellness and team building activities (March Madness party, volunteer events, succulent planting party)</p>
  • 2026-01-26T18:03:56Z
Human Resources Assistant
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A healthcare organization in Vista is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Human Resources Assistant</strong> to support the HR department with employee administration, compliance tracking, and recruitment coordination. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their HR career while gaining hands-on experience in a regulated environment. You’ll work closely with HR leadership to ensure accurate records, smooth onboarding, and responsive employee support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS data</li><li>Support recruitment efforts including interview scheduling</li><li>Track certifications, licenses, and compliance documentation</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries</li><li>Prepare HR reports and documentation</li><li>Support payroll and timekeeping coordination</li><li>Ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee information</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-23T23:58:43Z
HR Assistant
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.50 - 25.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A dynamic hospitality and events organization in Encinitas is seeking an energetic and adaptable <strong>Human Resources Assistant</strong> to support a fast-paced, people-centered workplace. This role supports a diverse workforce that includes full-time staff, part-time employees, and seasonal team members. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, people interaction, and working in a high-energy environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with onboarding for new hires, including orientation scheduling</li><li>Support recruitment efforts during peak hiring seasons</li><li>Maintain employee records and update HR systems</li><li>Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance tracking</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee communications</li><li>Help coordinate training sessions and compliance programs</li><li>Provide administrative support to HR leadership</li><li>Ensure HR documentation is organized and up to date</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-02T18:04:40Z
HR Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a leading property management company, is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to support a fast-paced Human Resources department and ensure efficient daily operations within a collaborative setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with recruitment activities such as job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new hires.</li><li>Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and responding to employee questions.</li><li>Prepare HR documents, reports, and correspondence as needed.</li><li>Help coordinate training sessions and compliance initiatives across locations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.</li><li>Provide administrative support for payroll and timekeeping processes as assigned.</li><li>Contribute to special HR projects and support the HR Manager and broader team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-02T18:43:56Z
IP Legal Secretary
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A national law firm is seeking an <strong>IP Legal Assistant</strong>, with a focus on <strong>patent prosecution (prior experience in this practice area is a must-have)</strong>. This firm boasts a 7.5 hour work day, beautiful renovated office with snacks, and we have placed 5 legal assistants here in the last two years - all are super happy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>§ Preparing and filing new patent (and occasional trademark) applications and associated documents (application data sheets, inventor declarations, powers of attorney, information disclosure statements, preliminary amendments, office action responses, and appeals) with the USPTO</p><p>·      Ensure all three elements of the patent application is correct (such as claims set)</p><p>·      Current volume of filings is anywhere from 5 per day to less than 1</p><p>§ Creating shells for attorneys (such as for office action responses)</p><p>§ Docketing – the department exists in Phoenix, but this person will do backup calendaring for attorneys in Outlook or Excel (and reminding them of deadlines)</p><p>§ Searching IP databases (such as the USPTO, TEAS, TARR, WIPO, and foreign patent offices – like Japan, Australia, Canada, and the EU).</p><p>·      Software: Anaqua, NetDocs, inTapp, iTimekeeper, CPi, AMS, Adobe (bate stamping/labeling, signatures, page numbers). They are paperless.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Soft Skills</u></strong>:</p><p>o  Ability to multitask and jump from one thing to another.</p><p>o  Extremely high attention to detail. Should be able to catch if the partner misses a detail such as inventor name/filing deadline.</p><p>o  Someone who takes direction well. Ideally, they’d say, “I’ve done this before, but how does your team do it?” Must have a learner mentality.</p><p>o  Someone who is not a social butterfly, but is drama free!</p><p>o  Someone who is not on their phone during the workday. < -- <em>if you know this is you please do not apply; it will not be tolerated.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>·      The IP attorneys are approachable, polite, and a congenial group.</p><p>·      The Sr. legal assistant in the IP group, is a great trainer and has been with the firm for 22 years. She’s been doing IP for 30. Many staff have strong tenure!</p><p>·      High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama.</p><p>·      Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with nonprofits.</p><p>·      The firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching.</p>
  • 2026-01-30T16:13:59Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A respected professional services firm in Encinitas is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Assistant</strong> to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in accounting while gaining exposure to multiple financial functions. You will work closely with senior accountants to ensure accurate records, timely processing, and smooth month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing</li><li>Enter and reconcile financial transactions in accounting systems</li><li>Support bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Prepare journal entries under supervision</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close tasks and reporting</li><li>Respond to internal accounting inquiries</li><li>Support audits by gathering documentation</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-28T17:38:40Z
Administrative Coordinator
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 29.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>This role is for someone who finds satisfaction in <strong>accuracy, organization, and clarity</strong>. Our client is seeking a <strong>Business Records & Administrative Coordinator</strong> to ensure critical business data, files, and documentation are maintained with precision. You’ll support leadership by keeping records clean, accessible, and audit-ready — a role that’s essential but often underappreciated.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and update business records across digital and physical systems</li><li>Review documents for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Enter and verify data in internal databases and spreadsheets</li><li>Support reporting, audits, and document requests</li><li>Coordinate file organization and retention processes</li><li>Assist leadership with administrative and operational tasks</li><li>Protect confidentiality and data integrity at all times</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-04T19:58:42Z
Litigation Associate
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office plaintiff law firm in Irvine looking for a full time Litigation Associate . The firm has roughly 20 attorneys across California, Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico and their main practice areas include construction defect, class action and consumer law.</p><p><br></p><p>This is truly a family-oriented environment where the partners care about their employees. They are open to any type of background (Plaintiff, Defense, or entry level) as they are willing to train. The role will have a hybrid work model with a few days remote possible after training.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Independently work with a partner to manage a heavy caseload</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery</li><li>Prepare for trial </li><li>Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft status reports</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Firm brings in lunch once or twice a week (this week they had a Bastille Day breakfast, the office manager brought in French food)</li><li>“We are doing something to help people! These are homeowners who have put a big deposit on a house… it’s very rewarding in that matter, rather than working for a corporation to make more money.” – office manager</li><li>Everyone who works here is very smart! The attorneys are very experienced… In the end, you’ve learned and helped society to build better homes.” – office manager</li><li>Rainy day tradition: cater lunch and let people go home early.</li><li>Birthday/anniversary lunch once a month – those with celebrations pick the food!</li><li>Business casual, except for mediations/hearings [via Zoom]</li><li>The legal assistant we placed there two years ago is still there. He’s gotten two raises in two years!</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-06T02:38:44Z
Operations Administrator
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Operations Specialist supports the day-to-day operational functions of the insurance organization by ensuring processes, systems, and workflows run efficiently and accurately. This role partners closely with internal teams including underwriting, claims, case management, and customer service to support policy and case operations while maintaining compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support operational workflows related to insurance policies, claims, and case processing</li><li>Review, process, and verify documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance</li><li>Maintain and update records within insurance and operations management systems</li><li>Identify process gaps, errors, or inefficiencies and escalate or recommend improvements</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional communication between operations, claims, underwriting, and service teams</li><li>Track operational metrics, service-level agreements (SLAs), and turnaround times</li><li>Assist with audits, quality assurance reviews, and compliance reporting</li><li>Prepare operational reports, summaries, and performance tracking as needed</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to operational processes</li><li>Support implementation of new procedures, systems, or process updates</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory standards, and confidentiality requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-23T00:58:40Z
Data & Administrative Operations Specialist
  • Bonsall, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>This role exists because accuracy matters. Our client, a privately held business in Bonsall, is seeking a <strong>Data & Administrative Operations Specialist</strong> to ensure records, reports, and internal systems remain clean, accurate, and dependable. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys focused work, clear expectations, and being the quiet force that keeps everything running correctly behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Enter, update, and verify high volumes of data across internal systems</li><li>Maintain organized digital and physical records</li><li>Review information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support accounting, operations, and leadership teams with reporting</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, trackers, and summaries</li><li>Assist with audits and document requests</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and data integrity at all times</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-03T17:58:40Z
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